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An auto‐biographical approach to understanding migration

The case of Hong Kong emigrants

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ID8360682
AuthorsA M Findlay (University of Dundee), F L N Li (University of Dundee)
Year1997
Volume29
Issue1
Pages34-44
Publication date1997-03-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueArea (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0004-0894 • E-ISSN: 1475-4762
PublisherWiley (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1111/j.1475-4762.1997.tb00005.x
OpenAlexW2043810980
LanguageEN
Citations received78
References cited21

This paper seeks to make a methodological contribution by evaluating the autobiographical approach and its application to migration research. The migration act is seen as a manifestation of an individual's identity. This is moulded by many social influences over an individual's lifecourse. The paper explores the realm of practical consciousness (Giddens 1984) using a biographical approach in an attempt to identify the values underpinning the intentions of professional emigrants from Hong Kong

Aesthetics · Consciousness · Emigration · Epistemology · Identity (music) · Political science · Realm · Sociology · Underpinning · Diaspora, migration, transnational identity · Gender Studies · Law · Migration and Labor Dynamics · Migration, Refugees, and Integration · Philosophy

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Unique citing works78
Citations per year2,69
Citation span1997 - 2024 (28)
Citation velocityrecent
Highly citedNo
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